EVENTS

Paul Taylor Dance Company Lincoln Center Season
Nov
5
to Nov 24

Paul Taylor Dance Company Lincoln Center Season

  • Lincoln Center, David H. Koch Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will be performing two works by Time Lapse Dance Artistic Director, Jody Sperling, created in homage to modern dance pioneer Loïe Fuller. "Clair de Lune" evokes the shimmer of a moonlit sky. "Vive La Loïe!" (World Premiere) is a wild phantasmagoria of swirling silk and color that expands material originally choreographed for the 2016 motion picture "The Dancer" directed by Stephanie DiGiusto.

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Obsessed with Light Theatrical premiere
Dec
6
to Dec 7

Obsessed with Light Theatrical premiere

Theatrical premiere of the documentary Obsessed with Light (directed by Sabine Krayenbuhl and Zeva Oelbaum) which pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the film features Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble and delves into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture.

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2025 APAP Showcases
Jan
10
to Jan 11

2025 APAP Showcases

Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble, represented by Cadence Arts Network, Inc., present visually captivating programs that explore human relationships with the natural world. The company's two showcases highlight the climate change-themed collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and environmental composer Matthew Burtner. This timely program has been heralded as “a visually gorgeous evening of performance” with “a deeper level to discover” (Fjord Review).

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City of Forest Day
Oct
26

City of Forest Day

We’re thrilled to be returning to Roosevelt Island for the third annual City of Forest Day. We’ll be sharing excerpts from “Arbor” at this daylong celebration of our vital urban forests presented by Idig2learn

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National Gallery of Art Screening Obsessed with Light
Oct
6

National Gallery of Art Screening Obsessed with Light

  • National Gallery of Art, East Building Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Obsessed with Light (directed by Sabine Krayenbuhl and Zeva Oelbaum) pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a conversation between past and present, the documentary features Jody Sperling and the Time Lapse Dance ensemble while delving into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture.

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Harborview Terrace GARDEN PARTY PERFORMANCE
Sep
28

Harborview Terrace GARDEN PARTY PERFORMANCE

  • Garden at Harborview Terrace Apartments (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In partnership with the New York Society for Ethical Culture, Jody Sperling and the Time Lapse Dance ensemble take root on the campus of NYCHA's Harborview Terrace with a captivating site-specific performance that is FREE and open to the public. The program is part of an afternoon Garden Party from noon until 5pm.

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SOUND  EARTH  MOTION
Jun
1

SOUND EARTH MOTION

Performance & Gala featuring the Time Lapse Dance ensemble with live musical performances by composer Matthew Burtner, The MET Orchestra musicians, and pianist Jeffrey Middleton. Featured works highlight the climate-engaged collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and environmental composer Matthew Burtner. Following the performance enjoy a sparkling evening, from wine to conversation, with the artists, fellow fans, and members of the Ethical NYC community. Light dinner fare served at this cocktail-style gala.

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Southern Methodist University Residency & Performance
Mar
21

Southern Methodist University Residency & Performance

Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble are Guest Artists with Southern Methodist University’s Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute (DCII) and Meadows School of the Arts from March 18-22 with a theme of climate resilience. As part of the residency the company will offer a public performance on Thursday, March 21 at 7pm of Arbor and Other Dances About Nature.

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Residency at University of Illinois
Feb
16

Residency at University of Illinois

Jody Sperling engages in a multifaceted weeklong residency centering around Loïe Fuller and technology at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Public highlights Center for Advanced Study Lecture “Natural Technologies: Ecokinetics and the Art of Loïe Fuller”

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2024 APAP Showcases
Jan
12
to Jan 14

2024 APAP Showcases

  • 405 West 55th Street New York, NY, 10019 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble, represented by Cadence Arts Network, Inc., present visually captivating programs that explore human relationships with the natural world. The company's two showcases highlight the climate change-themed collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and environmental composer Matthew Burtner. This timely program has been heralded as “a visually gorgeous evening of performance” with “a deeper level to discover” (Fjord Review).

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Arbor
Nov
17

Arbor

Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble, resident eco-artists at The New York Society for Ethical Culture, present an evening of ecologically-themed dances including the world premiere of Arbor, exploring human kinship with trees.

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NYC DOC Premiere Obsessed with Light
Nov
11
to Nov 12

NYC DOC Premiere Obsessed with Light

Obsessed with Light (directed by Sabine Krayenbuhl and Zeva Oelbaum) is a meditation on light and the enduring obsession to create. The film pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary features Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble and delves into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture.

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World Premiere Obsessed with Light
Oct
21

World Premiere Obsessed with Light

The world premiere of the Loie Fuller documentary Obsessed with Light, directed by Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum, is happening at the Rome Film Fest! Obsessed with Light is a meditation on light and the enduring obsession to create. The film pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary features Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble and delves into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture. If you are in Rome, do not miss it!

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City of Forest DAY
Oct
14

City of Forest DAY

Join Jody Sperling Time Lapse Dance as we celebrate City of Forest Day with iDig2Learn at Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island. Performance of Arbor and Plastic Harvest begins at 2pm. RAIN OR SHINE!

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Battery Dance Festival
Aug
17

Battery Dance Festival

  • Rockefeller Park – Battery Park City (Esplanade) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance appears at The 42nd Annual Battery Dance Festival, which features in-person and live-streamed performances at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park

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Dance Italia Film Festival
Jul
19

Dance Italia Film Festival

Jody Sperling’s film “Ice Floe,” in which she dances on Arctic Sea ice ice and that was honored with a Creative Climate Award, will be screened at the inaugural Dance Italia Film Festival 1st Edition: Cultural Impact.

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Performance & Talkback with Eco-Artist-in-Residence Jody Sperling & Time Lapse Dance
May
19

Performance & Talkback with Eco-Artist-in-Residence Jody Sperling & Time Lapse Dance

The New York Society for Ethical Culture presents a free evening of nature-inspired works by Eco-Artist-in-Residence Jody Sperling and the Time Lapse Dance (TLD) ensemble. The program, which showcases the climate-engaged collaboration between Sperling and composer Matthew Burtner, features among other pieces excerpts from Arbor, a new work-in-progress dwelling on the relationship between trees and people. Performance will be followed by an artist talkback.

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ECOLOGICAL CITY: Procession for Climate Solutions
May
13

ECOLOGICAL CITY: Procession for Climate Solutions

An urban ecological pilgrimage and an art and climate action, Ecological City features a spectacular procession of visual art, giant puppets, costumes and 21 site performances celebrating climate solution initiatives throughout the community gardens, neighborhood and East River Park waterfront of the Lower East Side. Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance will offer a performance during the processional in the afternoon between 3-5pm. Stay tuned for exact location & anticipated time.

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StreetArts2023
Apr
23

StreetArts2023

  • W. 103rd Street Open Street (bet Broadway/WEA) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come out to the West 103rd St. Open Street to celebrate Earth Day weekend and the arts with live performances and art activities from 11-4pm. Jody Sperling performs excerpts from her solo repertoire and Time Lapse Dance star Maki Kitahara brings plastic bags to life with excerpts from Plastic Harvest.

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Berry Earth Day
Apr
22

Berry Earth Day

  • Berry Street (between S.3rd & S.4th) in Williamsburg (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance performs Plastic Harvest and American Elm as part of the Berry Earth Day celebration in Williamsburg. Free, all welcome!

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SOUND / MOVEMENT / ENVIRONMENT
Apr
1

SOUND / MOVEMENT / ENVIRONMENT

Anchorage Museum artist-in-residence Matthew Burtner and dancer-choreographer Jody Sperling showcase their collaborative work on eco-kinetics and eco-acoustics for the first time in Anchorage. At this event they will share excerpts from a new work in progress, and perform several pieces from their touring repertoire

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TWO 2023 APAP Showcases
Jan
14
to Jan 15

TWO 2023 APAP Showcases

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance presents two showcase performance at the 2023 Association of Performing Arts Professional Conference. The program highlights the acclaimed climate-engaged collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and composer Matthew Burtner. The Saturday afternoon showcase features a conversation with Jody Sperling, eco-artist-in-residence at NY Society for Ethical Culture.

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Join the Chorus
Oct
22

Join the Chorus

Sign up to participate as vocalist in Plant/Silvery Blue an experiential multidisciplinary performance celebrating kinship with nature that is a collaboration between artist Amy-Claire Huestis, choreographerJody Sperling, and composer Omar Zubair. Participants will vocalize as prompted in the performance and carry hand-painted art-poetry flags in a processional. Chorus members will be provided with a score/instructions a few days before the event. No formal singing experience required.

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2nd Annual Amsterdam Eco-ARTS Festival
Oct
22

2nd Annual Amsterdam Eco-ARTS Festival

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance, The Columbus-Amsterdam BID and Love Your Street Tree Day join forces to present the 2nd Annual Amsterdam Eco-Arts Festival on the Open Boulevards at Amsterdam Avenue between 109-110th Streets. This festival continues our aim of activating Open Streets with joyful gatherings of people on land that is usually occupied by cars. This free public program features a community planting, Native American storytelling, multidisciplinary performances, and a movement workshop for all ages.

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Moth-like Silvery Blue
Sep
24

Moth-like Silvery Blue

Site-specific community piece for choir, dance, and kinship with nature. Please join us for this community performance in an internationally recognized area of critical ecological importance for migratory birds in the Fraser River Estuary.

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FilmFest by Rogue Dancer
Aug
26
to Sep 11

FilmFest by Rogue Dancer

Plastic Harvest will be screened at the Rogue Dance Film Festival: Must B Sed Edition. The festival celebrate dance films that come with a socially-conscious message.

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A Gathering of Sorts
Jul
10

A Gathering of Sorts

Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble presents a Site Activation that includes dances from Anna Sokolow's Frida, Magritte Magritte, and Time Lapse Dance's Plastic Harvest and American Elm. A Gathering of Sorts" is designed as a surreal picnic of dancers embodying the work in an extended conversation each other, audiences, and the space. The program will be repeated between 3-6pm, with Time Lapse Dance performances scheduled at approximately 3pm and 4pm. This event is free!

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ADF Movies by Movers
Jul
2

ADF Movies by Movers

FREE screening of Plastic Harvest at American Dance Festival’s Movies By Movers, an annual film festival dedicated to the celebration of the conversation between the body and the camera.

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Ecological City Procession for Climate Solutions
May
14

Ecological City Procession for Climate Solutions

Jody Sperling performs her solo American Elm, exploring the connections between trees and people, in the Ecological City Procession for Climate Solutions. The event is a colorful procession through 21 sites on the Lower East Side. Jody’s performance at Site 19 will begin at approximately 4:15pm.

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EXTENDED - Livestream Time Lapse Dance Onstage
May
11
to Jun 15

EXTENDED - Livestream Time Lapse Dance Onstage

EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 31! In case you missed our live shows, we're offering a recording of the May 6 Livestream of Time Lapse Dance Onstage! Enjoy this climate arts program featuring choreography by Jody Sperling, live music by Matthew Burtner and Time Lapse Dance's brilliant ensemble. Includes artist talkback. Buy tickets now!

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Time Lapse Dance onstage!
May
5
to May 7

Time Lapse Dance onstage!

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance returns to the NYC stage with Plastic Trees. This new ecologically-themed program deepens the collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and composer Matthew Burtner—both acclaimed for their artistic engagement with climate change—while showcasing the company’s brilliant all-women dance ensemble. Tickets on sale April 1.

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